Since the Swine Flu (H1N1) virus migrated across the border from Mexico into the United State, media coverage on the disease has has has been at opposite ends of the extreme. With the 24 hour news networks sensationalizing thier reporing with buzz words such as killer disease, super bug and the like, we now see tremondous confusion.  If everyone received their information from reliable sources such as the CDC, Flu.gov, or their State or local health department, much of the confusion could be avoided.  However, we still have a number of pundants fill time on the 24 hour news cycle who are serving as a trusted source.  Is this hurting our preparedness activities for H1N1?  Are we creating greater confusion?  My biggest concern is less about this flu cycle but more about future, more virulent and potentially lethal outbreaks.  Are we creating apathy among the citizens we are trying to protect?